Volunteer today and make a difference in our community! Volunteering is a great way to:

  • Gain work experience;
  • Earn volunteer hours for high school;
  • Meet new people;
  • Give back to your community

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Town of Ajax Volunteer Fair

In celebration of National Volunteer Week, which takes place annually in April, the Town of Ajax hosted the annual Volunteer Fair, which showcased local organizations looking to recruit new volunteers. The Volunteer Fair is a great opportunity to get involved in our community and connect with the right volunteer position for you based on your interests, skills and passion. A variety of sectors were represented at the Volunteer Fair including Social Services, Arts & Culture, and Sports & Recreation, and are recruiting volunteers to fill a wide range of positions from administrative roles to fundraising, events, and working with youth and seniors.

Click here to view the 2025 Volunteer Fair Digital Guide

Volunteer Program

The next Town of Ajax Volunteer Onboarding will be taking place in September 2025. We encourage you to create a volunteer profile at the link below so you are the first to be notified when the next onboarding is posted. 

 Become a Volunteer
 There are three easy steps to become a volunteer:
  1. Fill out an online application form to create your volunteer account;
  2. Complete a volunteer training workshop;
  3. Sign up for volunteer shifts!

SIGN UP

Fill out the general online volunteer application form - Reminder, the next onboarding is taking place in late September 2025.

Volunteer Training
  • Volunteer training takes place four times a year, before each program season (i.e. Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer);
  • Volunteers sign up for training through their online volunteer account;
  • If a volunteer misses the current training workshop, they will have to wait until the next program season to sign up for training.

Volunteer Requirements

Volunteer requirements include:

  • Volunteers must be 14 years of age or older to apply;
  • A Volunteer Parent / Guardian Waiver Form must be filled out for volunteers under 18 years of age;
  • A satisfactory Criminal Reference Check with Vulnerable Sector Screening is required for volunteers 18 years of age and older;

Please note: some volunteer opportunities include additional requirements

Volunteer Criminal Reference Checks

How do I get a criminal reference check?

  • Volunteers can apply for a criminal reference check through Durham Regional Police Services;
  • Volunteers who do not live in Durham Region need to apply in the region in which they live;
  • Criminal reference checks are at a cost to the volunteer. The Town of Ajax will provide a letter once a volunteer has completed training which allows access to a discounted rate for the criminal reference check.

Types of Volunteer Opportunities

There are a number of different volunteer opportunities:

Age-Friendly Ajax Steering Committee

The Town of Ajax is working towards implementing the Age-Friendly Ajax Community Plan. An age-friendly community is one that promotes active ageing by ensuring policies, programs, services and spaces are designed to support and enable older adults to remain safe, enjoy good health, stay connected and fully participate in all aspects of community life.

The Town of Ajax is now accepting applications from individuals interested in joining the Age-Friendly Ajax Steering Committee. The committee will be responsible for overseeing the development and implementation of the Age-Friendly Ajax Community Plan. 

Apply Now!

Hardcopy application forms are also available at the front desks of the Ajax and McLean Community Centres, Audley Recreation Centre and the Ajax Library Main Branch.

Application deadline is September 30, 2023.

Recreation Program Volunteers

Recreation program volunteers assist in weekly recreation programs and summer camps. Volunteers interested in summer camp opportunities will be required to attend a special training workshop held in June.

IMPACT Ajax Team

IMPACT Ajax volunteers:

  • Deliver Town of Ajax festivals and events (e.g. Canada Day, Pumpkinville, Winterfest, Santa Claus Parade, New Year's Eve, etc.);
  • Deliver neighbourhood events and activities (e.g. BBQs, picnics, park clean-ups, etc.);
  • Help Ajax-serving not-for-profit organizations provide deliver community activities and programs.

 St. Francis Centre

The St. Francis Centre is a state-of-the-art performing arts facility and reception space.

Volunteers assist as ticket takers, ushers, selling snacks and beverages, bartender, etc. Volunteer requirements:

  • Volunteers must be 18 years of age or older;
  • A Smart Serve certificate is required for volunteer bartenders

Inclusion Services

Inclusion volunteers work one-on-one with an individual with special needs in a recreation program (e.g. weekly program or summer camp). Volunteer requirements:

  • Volunteers must be 16 years of age or older;
  • Knowledge of physical barriers, behavioural and developmental disabilities, and visual / hearing impairments is an asset

Volunteer Eco Team Program

An opportunity for small volunteer eco teams to meet in a COVID-friendly way at various parks and trails throughout Ajax to beautify the Town via community clean-ups. Proper training and PPE for litter collection and sorting will be provided.

Community Organizations Volunteer Support Program

The Town of Ajax supports the volunteer needs of Ajax-serving not-for-profits and community organizations.

Advertising Community Volunteer Opportunities

Ajax-serving community groups, not-for-profit organizations, and service providers can advertise current and upcoming volunteer opportunities through the Town of Ajax volunteer program.

Community volunteer opportunities are shared with approximately 500 Town of Ajax volunteers and organizations can submit a request to advertise opportunities every two months.

Please contact: eric.berkelmans@ajax.ca to request more information and to share your opportunities.